# SAM #451381561dbe40ba963dba1c8d674355
Eielson AFB grounds maintenance industry site visit and draft PWS feedback
**Buyer:** 354th Contracting Squadron
**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 451381561dbe40ba963dba1c8d674355
**NAICS:** 561730
The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry input on comprehensive grounds maintenance services at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
- **Opportunity:** An industry site visit and request for comments on a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS); this is not an RFP or RFQ and does not guarantee a future solicitation.
- **Scope:** Contractor supplies personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision for mowing, trimming, irrigation, weed and pest control, fertilization, aeration, debris removal, drainage-ditch work, tree and shrub care, and other grounds upkeep.
- **Estimated grounds workload:** 345.1 acres of improved grounds; 478.9 acres of semi-improved grounds; 601.13 acres of unimproved grounds plus 86.45 acres of right-of-way; and 908.1 acres of airfield/BASH grounds. The PWS also lists 55.4 acres for airfield lighting, navigation aids, and pavement areas.
- **Estimated service frequencies:** Improved grounds receive 18–22 services per year; semi-improved grounds, 6; unimproved and right-of-way grounds, 2; and airfield/BASH grounds and airfield lighting/navigation aid/pavement areas, 2. Additional workload estimates include fertilizer on 345.1 acres once, herbicide on 345.1 acres three times, fence/crack herbicide on 344.3 acres, flight-line herbicide on 130 acres once, and shrub pruning for up to the estimated workload of 500.
- **Important requirements:** Airfield work must be coordinated with Airfield Management and requires applicable flight-line qualifications. Pesticide use requires applicable approvals and certified applicators; the PWS also specifies seasonal schedules and prompt emergency response.
- **Participation:** Each vendor may bring up to two attendees. Attendees needing base access must be submitted using the EAL Grounds template; questions are to be sent to the notice's listed points of contact.
- **Source limitation:** The attached draft PWS provides the scope and workload estimates summarized here, but the notice does not provide contract dates or an overall period of performance.
### Description
This is a Notice is to coordinate a site visit on the Eielson Air Force Base.
The Site visit will occur on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 12:30PM AKST, attendees will gather at building 2258 third floor conference room. The group will depart promtly at 1:00PM AKST to tour the various locations. Please note this date may change to accomodate weather conditions.
The purpose of this site visit is to familiarize interested contractors with the space and allow for questions and clarifications while on-site.
Please send an email to the PoCs listed on this notice with the information of those attending. This email should include the attached "EAL Grounds" Template (highlighted sections) filled out for those needing base access. Vendors are limited to 2 (Two) Attendees each.
The Draft PWS is attached for open comment. If there are any questions prior to the site visit please submit them by Manday 12 October 1:00PM AKST.
Disclaimer: This posting is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.
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